Representing 100+ members...
We work closely with the UK Government, policy makers and regulators, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Treasury (HMT), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Bank of England (BoE), advocating for fair and balanced policies that align with the government's goal of establishing the UK as a global leader in cryptoasset technology. We strive to shape a regulatory framework that supports our members' interests while advancing the government's ambitions. Meanwhile, throughout the year, we host regular in-person and virtual events, creating opportunities for insightful discussions and impactful networking.
Our Strategy
Since 2017, we have been committed to building a secure, innovative digital finance ecosystem in the UK through active engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders. Our member-led Working Groups give the crypto industry a unified voice, while our Crypto Code of Conduct sets standards in governance, accountability, and consumer protection. We further support industry growth by hosting in-person networking events and webinars, offering members valuable opportunities to share insights with an engaged audience, and promoting ongoing learning and awareness.
100+
Consultation Responses
90+
Events & Webinars
800+
Interviews and Commentary
Recent Publications
Participate in our Working Groups
Working groups offer members a unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the UK's cryptoasset industry. By participating, members can collaborate with industry peers to share best practices, respond to regulatory developments, and engage directly with policymakers to advocate for fair and proportionate policy and regulation. This collaborative approach not only enhances individual organisational growth but also contributes to the overall advancement and integrity of the cryptoasset sector in the UK.
Regulation Working Group
The Regulation Working Group addresses regulatory challenges, reviewing sector issues, consultations, and providing policy recommendations. Meanwhile, our regulation sub-groups focus on political frameworks and operational implementation.
Tax Working Group
The Tax Working Group aims to educate HMRC, HMT, the Treasury Select Committee, and the OECD on the complexities of DA taxation. Through sub-groups focused on DAOs, DeFi, and NFTs, it addresses restrictive guidelines that push UK crypto innovation offshore.
Financial Crime Working Group
The Financial Crime Working Group aims to address various topics, forming sub-groups for key areas. Key topics include FATF Travel Rule implementation, sanctions compliance, KYC challenges, blockchain alert investigations, DeFi risks, transaction monitoring, and data quality.
ESG Working Group
The ESG Working Group addresses key sustainability, inclusion, and reporting issues in the crypto sector. The group aims to drive industry-wide change by raising ESG awareness, advocating for practical regulation, and highlighting the sector’s positive ESG impact.
Our Goals
As the UK continues to forge its path in the evolving landscape of digital finance, we have identified key areas essential to realising our vision of a competitive, secure, and forward-looking crypto ecosystem. With the right regulatory frameworks, access to professional expertise, and a commitment to education, the UK is poised to become a global leader in digital assets and emerging technologies. Our five goals reflect this ambition, addressing the vital components required for a thriving and responsible crypto environment.
Key Results
As the UK’s first crypto and blockchain industry trade association, CryptoUK has led major policy initiatives since 2017, including contributions to the Kalifa Review, the Crypto Assets Task Force, and Travel Rule legislation. Serving as secretariat for the Crypto and Digital Assets APPG, CryptoUK drives key policy discussions, establishing the UK as a leader in crypto and digital assets.
UK’s First Crypto Industry Association
Founded in 2017 with 30 members, CryptoUK led the first UK policy campaign for crypto and blockchain. It actively participated in pivotal HM Treasury Select Committee hearings in 2018 and 2022, which led to the establishment of the UK Crypto Assets Task Force, bringing together HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority.
Major Influence on the Kalifa Review
In the landmark Kalifa Review of UK FinTech, CryptoUK contributed a pivotal crypto policy position, advocating for a UK regulatory regime to establish the nation as a global leader in crypto and digital assets. Their recommendations were adopted by the government in April 2022, with Rt Hon. John Glen MP outlining plans to position the UK as a global crypto technology hub.
Shaped the UK’s Travel Rule Legislation
Key stakeholders—including the EMA, JMLSG, FCA, and HMT—worked with CryptoUK and our members to address compliance challenges, shape balanced policies, and refine industry guidance. Through this collaboration, we published the Travel Rule Good Practice Guide, providing essential insights to help the digital asset industry navigate regulation effectively.
Crypto and Digital Assets APPG
Launched in 2021 with CryptoUK as secretariat, the Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) achieved significant milestones, including a 2022 crypto inquiry. The findings were presented to Rt Hon. Andrew Griffith MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, during a Westminster Hall debate, marking a key step in shaping UK crypto policy.
Why join CryptoUK?
Educate, Inform, and Advocate
CryptoUK supports the industry through advocacy, outreach and the development of policy positions within our committees and working groups. Since 2018, we have submitted more than 100 detailed responses to UK regulators.
Engage Global Industry Participants
Through our roundtables, in-person events, and webinars, CryptoUK creates opportunities for industry participants to collaborate with each other, and directly with policymakers as a collective voice of the UK digital and crypto asset ecosystem.
Promote Accountability and Self Governance
CryptoUK established the first Crypto Code of Conduct in the UK, designed to improve operating and governance standards, promote professional accountability, and instil more robust consumer protection within the digital asset ecosystem.